A newborn with severe meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is not responding to conventional treatment. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate as possibly necessary for this newborn?
A) Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
B) Respiratory support with ventilator
C) Insertion of laryngoscope for deep suctioning
D) Replacement of endotracheal tube via x-ray
A
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The nurse on the high-risk antepartal unit has received shift change report. Which client should the nurse see first?
1. Primip at 26 weeks with prolonged premature rupture of membranes experiencing chills 2. Multip at 28 weeks with premature rupture of membranes reporting leakage of clear vaginal fluid 3. Primip at 30 weeks with premature rupture of membranes due for a betamethasone injection 4. Multip at 32 weeks with prolonged premature rupture of membranes and a hemoglobin of 11.0
The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following a craniotomy. When writing the plan of care, the nurse identifies a diagnosis of "deficient fluid volume related to fluid restriction and osmotic diuretic use."
What would be an appropriate intervention for this diagnosis? A) Change the patient's position as indicated. B) Monitor serum electrolytes. C) Maintain NPO status. D) Monitor arterial blood gas (ABG) values.
The nurse suspects that a 4-year-old with type 1 diabetes is experiencing hypoglycemia based on which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Blurred vision B) Dry, flushed skin C) Diaphoresis D) Slurred speech E) Fruity breath odor F) Tachycardia
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